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[@MichaelShainblum]

📷📷📷 If you enjoyed the video and want to join me in Death Valley National Park, registration is now open for my 2025 workshop! shainblumphoto.com/deathvalleyworkshop/

[@maryl1833]

Michael, off-subject, but those beautiful mountains over your right shoulder at 8:21. Everywhere you look is picture-worthy! Your pattern/mud shots are terrific!

[@nealschneider6554]

What can I say, Michael. This was another great video. The first image you shared with the inverted colors is FANTASTIC!! But then again, if I commented on all of the images I liked I’d be typing for an hour. You always seem to have a different perspective from other landscape photographers, this I greatly appreciate. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@Jake-vt4ow]

Love that you’re with TJ Thorne. He is another wonderful photographer in the PNW,

[@MichaelShainblum]

He is awesome!

[@AndrewStuderVisuals]

The mud was not a dud! Beautiful work!

[@MichaelShainblum]

It definitely wasn't, thanks, man!

[@Mattychapsphotography]

I usually never comment on youtube videos, but this video was too incredible to not say anything. Loved every second of it. Well done.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much for the comment and the kind words Dave!

[@brianmckeever5280]

The inverted image @ 3:50 reminds me of the veins on the bottom of those giant Amazonian water lily leaves. I love the time lapses at the end.

[@jimtrull683]

Congratulations on finding scenes that most of us would just walk by that help tell the story of Death Valley. Your video inspires me to pay more attention to the small details when I am in the grand landscape. Thanks for sharing this message.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Michael, your images are always outstanding, but man, your timelapse videos are phenomenal.

[@MichaelShainblum]

thank you so much Peter, I hope to release a new timelapse film soon!

[@rainbowfeet58]

Greatly appreciate your insights and beautiful images. Such lovely lessons in ‘seeing’. Love the inversion image 👍

[@perfectlylonely]

These videos inspire my creativity. There's art everywhere.

[@MichaelShainblum]

So glad to hear that, thanks!

[@taraelizabethlivinglife4094]

The video was beautiful. However, the words you shared at the end were the most inspiring. Thanks for sharing. 🌺

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Tara, glad the words resonated with you!

[@lu8cho]

the timelpases! just wow!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Glad you dig them, thanks man!

[@andreafranzius3189]

Beautifully creative, meditative.

[@hugozeelie3438]

My new favourite Shainblum vid! Incredible images and timelapses, but above all thank you for sharing the sincere and inspirational message at the end 🤯🙏🙏

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you, Hugo; glad you enjoyed the time-lapses as well!

[@louisburley1597]

Absolutely gold. I love how you shoot and edit. It’s just world class. Keep on creating these! Your uploads make my days better. This channel definitely needs more subs but I’ve been saying that for years.

[@judypowell4225]

Stunningly beautiful photography! Your video has been very inspiring for me, thankyou!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much!

[@edwinshank7865]

Beautifully composed. Loved your videos as well. Thanks for sharing this!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you very much!

[@CaseyFinnerty]

Thank you again for a fine video. Your style, tone, personality, teaching skill, and production make you one of my favorite photographers on KZbin. Would you please consider including the focal length when you post your image settings? It would really help with lens selection for remote shoots. I often need to choose between bringing a heavier, higher resolution full frame camera with a 70-200 f/2.8 lens vs. a lighter M4/3 camera with a 100-400 lens, and it would be informative to see how often you use the longer focal lengths beyond 200 mm.

[@josephmansfield2875]

A beautiful video Patience delivers and presented in your own calm and cool manner. A Master at work.

[@navshoots]

I burn out/get into creative ruts so much because of social media but I swear your videos always re inspire me. Biggest role model.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Wow, thank you so much for that, I am thrilled that my videos help with the burn out. I hope you continue to stay inspired!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Terrific video! The last time I was in DV, other than driving through, was 49 years ago. I’ve learned a lot about photography since and I’ve got to get back and try my hand again.

[@ashvarma2486]

Beautiful images Michael. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Just keep searching and don’t be hard on yourself! Yup! Thanks Michael!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Absolutely, thanks, Matt!

[@LangDu21]

Beautiful work Michael! Thanks for inspiring us all to get out there.

[@domhaughton6809]

Breathtaking images, stunning time lapse scenes, an absolute joy to watch. Thank you so much Michael.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Glad you enjoyed them, thanks so much!

[@pauldarville3843]

Great photographs, Thanks Michael!!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Many thanks!

[@gayleruble6529]

Love it! What I heard was embrace who you are…. meaning why not trust that?

[@GJuve1]

Thanks for sharing this really interesting video, you've given me some great ideas for future shoots!

[@user-if9gq9et6z]

Great watch and stunning photos

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you kindly

[@josehellmeister4420]

Great video ! Thanks for sharing !

[@daveturney8125]

Always inspirational Michael 👌

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Dave!

[@kimborgozwidephotography6856]

Always creatively inspiring Michael. Like everyone else who follows you I look forward to your videos and your style.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you for the support!

[@1958zed]

Impressive, as always. I was even more enamored with your timelapses. Stunning.

[@altrujillo3566]

Your images are on a completely different level!! Thanks for inspiring!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Wow, thank you!

[@darrenleigh201]

Wonderful imagery! Ben Horne would be proud!📷

[@JayHaldors]

OMG….love it too much! Thank for so much creativity and magic always….I am inspired after watching any/every video….over and over…but really just enjoyed the struggles….and the alternative is never any fun. I appreciate all the work and passion.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words Jay!

[@vijaykarve736]

Absolutely stunning images and very inspiring.Shooting mud cracks.The rainy season has started here in India,May be i will try to shoot mud cracks when it stops raining.Tons of thanks and May God bless You.

[@martyjwalker]

This kind of work is my cup of tea Michael

[@MichaelShainblum]

Glad to hear that!

[@kencawley3121]

I need to back and try the negative image idea on the cracks I shot in Death Valley a few years ago. I love the result you got.

[@michaelhall2709]

Damn, that was something. Death Valley will not reappear on my shooting schedule for months, and for obvious reasons - but head back I will, and with some fresh inspiration on persistence and looking at things differently.

[@jnwpv]

Wow, great work. What a great idea. Love the patterns you captured.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much!

[@jenniferdacreativeexplorer]

Great video! Thanks for the inspiring words about not giving up. Just what I needed to hear. Thanks Michael!

[@thomashutter5499]

Hey Michael, thank you for sharing your wonderful work and thoughts! I sometimes think, nature is so wonderful and perfect if I can’t „find“ the right shot it is not the gear or the location it is me, my thoughts my mindset which blocks me to find and see the perfect composition Have a great time Greetings from Germany Thomas

[@razafiarisonmichael4421]

Your compositions are so clean, that's incredible

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much for the compliment!

[@razafiarisonmichael4421]

@@MichaelShainblum thank you for sharing inspiration and knowledge 🙏

[@WilliamHenryAlbert]

Beautiful video and absolutely stunning images. Thank you so much.

[@MichaelShainblum]

So glad you enjoyed it William, thanks!

[@denniskitto8770]

Really inspiring Michael very well said keep up with the amazing photos

[@chetansp912]

Stunning set of images there Michael.!

[@MichaelShainblum]

thank you!

[@mountain_goat1]

Wow what a video and what images! Stunning once again. 😮

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks! :)

[@TKnat.]

Always cool to see how you create your pictures - also the TimeLapse really nice footage! ✌

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much really glad you enjoyed the timelapse montage!

[@Speedbird447]

Casually throwing that monster of a time lapse at 12:45😅

[@MichaelShainblum]

haha thanks! I thought it would be fun to just do a timelapse montage instead of usual Broll

[@NickHansonPhotography]

Stunning images Michael.

[@danvieirafotografo]

Awesome 📸👏🏽🏅

[@michaelj.1121]

Simply phenomenal

[@MichaelShainblum]

thank you!

[@dbb8448]

beautiful

[@MichaelShainblum]

thank you!

[@JV-sj8bc]

Wow! Amazing photographs.

[@samuelwebster2769]

Come to Namibia to find plenty of those mud plates.. I've taken some awesome images with them in the for ground and sand dunes in the distance

[@AlaskaBrian]

Excellent work! I really love that location and cant wait to get back there someday

[@rolsonn]

Loved the mud cakes images and subtle tones and colors. Thanks for the tips re: photographing the B&W dunes images. I spend time focus stacking wavy lines on beaches . The results OK and nothing exception. I think using f16 may help.

[@georgemason2472]

Gorgeous shots! Not being satisfied with mundane nor looking for a preconceived "shot" seems to be your calling card.

[@krosewx34]

Mud tiles isn't something I'd normally photograph, but these are very beautiful, Michael! You have inspired me to try shooting more abstract scenes! Plenty of that where I live. Inverting the colors and tones is something I would've never thought, but that image at 3:38 is 😮

[@MichaelShainblum]

Hey thanks so much! I am sure you can find some super cool textures and patterns to photograph out in Florida as well, especially on the beaches!

[@krosewx34]

​@MichaelShainblum may very well be OR beaches soon enough not FL anymore! 🎉

[@riedelpedrosa2934]

NICE

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks

[@davidkipperman5218]

Death Valley was tuff this year. The heavy rain scrubbed it pretty good.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Yeah it was tricky for sure

[@SteffenVadla]

Very nice!

[@robbiedeville]

Very nice content.

[@billfortney7028]

Love these images and your video!

[@joy77772]

Amazing🎉🎉🎉

[@MichaelShainblum]

thanks!

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Ahh man those edits were class ! You should do a tutorial on how you inverted cause that was awesome

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks man, thats a good call!

[@LenShigemoto]

Thanks!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much Len!

[@janrolsenfoto]

Inspiring! 👍🙂

[@saeidrostami]

Great video thank you 🙏🏻🔝

[@MichaelShainblum]

thanks for watching!

[@cheemy1000]

Great video

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you!

[@michael.roberts]

Great photographs and a very well done video! Would you please tell me more about your photo at 11:14? It's very beautiful.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Hey thanks, that one was a 400mm shot of some distant badlands, I also cropped into the shot making it closer to 700mm or so.

[@ettoreleiduan9418]

Great! Some images, some timelapse!!! No many bla bla bla 😂😂😂. Thanks…

[@czarnobyl86]

Really great stuff! Love your images! Quick question: have you considered using a tilt lens or Cambo (like food or architecture photographers do)? This would let you shoot at lower iso and f/8-11 instead of f/16?

[@laurencebertrand-rispal4894]

very interesting vidéo . Who is TJ ? I d love to see his post processing.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Check out TJ Thorne on any social channel or his website! :)

[@trice1430]

Maaaan.. I wish I could find a friend to go photo-hiking with. Wanna come to Southern Oregon? ☺️

[@MichaelShainblum]

So funny enough I was just up there a day ago for the last 2.5 weeks. I was on the coast teaching workshops, but purhaps next time!

[@trice1430]

@@MichaelShainblum No kidding! Hoping you made a video of that, as well!! Love your content and your style!

[@lightsandtones]

Magical as always. Were the motionlapses shot on a Pocket 3 ? I'm wondering because the dynamic range was quite wide in some clips...

[@MichaelShainblum]

Those were all shot on my DSLRs and Mirrorless camera, thanks so much!

[@RaffaeleBalestrieri]

Ispiring video

[@MichaelShainblum]

thank you!

[@kheankimhong]

❤❤❤😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉

[@odinata]

I honestly thought the title read, "How to Capture Squirrel Wide Angle Abstract Landscape Photography" I'm kinda bummed.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Haha, next time, I will definitely incorporate Squirrels!

[@steveh1273]

So how do you reverse the color tones? Is that in Photoshop or Lightroom?

[@MichaelShainblum]

You can do it with either using curves or white balance

[@Anonuex]

Greetings from germany ❤ Your thoughts on aps c cameras? EG Nikon z50?

[@MichaelShainblum]

I like APSC cameras, I cant speak on the z50, but seems like a great cam.

[@lsaaac]

First?

[@jojak8066]

Yep

[@MichaelShainblum]

That was actually a bit impressive.

[@samojosip3206]

I love your videos, keep it up

[@MichaelShainblum]

thanks so much, will do!